Gus Fisher

Hey, I'm a Virginia resident and I'm looking to have my M1 Garand rebarreled sometime soon (within a month or so). Someone recommended that I get in contact with a Gus Fisher, whom I'm told visits this forum.

Anyone know what kind of turn around time I'm looking at?

Are you here, Mr. Fisher? :)

I'd prefer to have my rifle back as quickly as possible. I'm leaving for several months in June (USMC bootcamp) and will likely be very busy after that for a while. Not sure if I'll have a chance to pick my rifle up.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

I believe Gus Fisher is still in Mechanicsville Virginia near Richmond. I haven't been to a gun show in over a year but I usually see him at the gun shows in Virginia with a table.

Gus's Garands (703) 630-0310


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I called that number and got a message that it was disconnected or no longer in service.. hmm.

I'll have to hit up one of the bigger shows when my new barrel comes in.

I thought that number might be old as it's a 703 number and I think that was in Quantico. You never know these days though about phone numbers. The last I heard he is in Mechanicsville VA.

This was his email but people say he hasn't replied to it in a long while.

GGarands@aol.com

That's what I heard aswell.

I guess while I'm on the subject, does anyone know of any other decent smiths in VA, In the case I can't connect with Gus?

I've rebarreled mausers before but I don't have any '06 headspace gauges and don't really want to play with leveling sights. I think this one is a little out of my league.

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Originally Posted by John Coleman

This was his email but people say he hasn't replied to it in a long while.

GGarands@aol.com

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He replied to me on this address on 2/26.

Bob

I went ahead and sent an Email to that address. Will see what happens.

if you cant get ahold of Gus, id be happy to rebarrel your Garand,
3 week turnaround on most work.

Hey! I got an email response! Thanks for the help guys!

Gus Fisher sets up at the Richmond Gun shows. I suggest you take your Garand,get there early and get in the front of the line and rush thru the doors to his tables : they will be marked Gus's Garands in a big green / yellow sign.

I do not want to step on any toes regarding M1 smiths but for my money: I trust Gus and he has a long established reputation as being top notch in the USMC shooting arena. I am a Army guy so this is not faint praise. There are Richmond shows in July so plan accordingly.

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Originally Posted by milprileb

Gus Fisher sets up at the Richmond Gun shows. I suggest you take your Garand,get there early and get in the front of the line and rush thru the doors to his tables : they will be marked Gus's Garands in a big green / yellow sign.

I do not want to step on any toes regarding M1 smiths but for my money: I trust Gus and he has a long established reputation as being top notch in the USMC shooting arena. I am a Army guy so this is not faint praise. There are Richmond shows in July so plan accordingly.

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I would have to agree if you are in Va during one of the gunshows he is setup at it is your loss if you do not go. I had him cut the chambers on 2 M1`s at one of the Hampton shows. It is a pleasure to watch him work and talk with him as well.

Anybody interested in Gus Fisher can communicate with him via M-14 Firing Line Public Forum - Powered by vBulletin
It's an M14/M1A forum and Gus is a regular there with his own section. He is a most notable and generous source of information - a retired USMC match armorer.